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Many people view small apartments with apprehension, thinking that they won't have enough space to fully unleash their design aspirations. But small doesn't have to mean cramped or limited. Small apartments are especially ideal for young couples who are just starting out in the world. These are people who don't need a lot of space, but that doesn't mean that they don't need a space that reflects their own unique personalities and gives them a luxurious space to come home to after a difficult day of being young and energetic. To make our point, we've compiled a list of three apartments that prove that square metres don't matter.

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The first small apartment on our list is located in the city of Kyiv in Ukraine. The apartment employs a monochromatic color scheme and modern furniture.

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The open plan living room uses a glass top table and wooden barstools to create a dining room, with classy pendant lights. Like the effect? Check out these

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The living area is separated from the rest of the apartment with a simple glass wall, that opens up space and exudes class. A single house plant lightens up the entire room and works with the modern lamp.

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When you have a small space to design, it can be so easy to overdo the white elements in an attempt to make the space seem bigger. Take a leaf out of this designer’s book and balance the white with warm wooden features.

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The kitchen is comprised of light grey stone, that looks geometric and classically understated. The effect is balanced out by tropical timber features.

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The room is whimsical and full of personality, thanks to a few key elements, such as the contemporary graphic and bright colored carpet.

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The bedroom is kept simple and cluttered, with a modest bedside table and modern light fixture.

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From this angle we can see the masterful use of wooden and white elements and just how well they work with the apartment.

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The bathroom is everything that it should be. Modern, sleek and absolutely luxurious. Everything that you would ever want in a bathroom.

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The monochromatic color scheme is highlighted by chrome fittings.

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Architect:

Here, we find some of the same elements that were employed in the previous apartment, but with its own classic spin.

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The chimney is transformed into a accent wall, thanks to the black patterns and luxurious reading chair. This looks like an ideal place to curl up with a good book and leave the world behind.

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The open space is effortlessly luxurious and timeless. With elements such as the large couch and thick drapes.

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A large modern lamp stands in the corner and lights up the entire room.

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Every apartment needs a study area, and although this one is small, it isn’t cramped. The subtle LED lighting negates the need for a harsh lamp, easing the strain on the eyes.

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The front hallway is traditional and classy, with the grey carpet breaking the clinicity and softening the room.

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An ingenious way to save space is to build a bed into the wall.

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A tropical accent wall spans the entire apartment and warms up the whole home. It softens the home and adds a level of liveliness.

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A black marble accent wall in between the kitchen cabinets adds a level of luxury to the room, contributing depth and dimension to the entire room.